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South Ayrshire Area Commander Gary I’Anson said: “We are really keen to get as close as we can to meeting expectations.”

Their tactics for protecting vulnerable people from harm include finding internet predators targeting young people and vulnerable adults online.

And special point of contact police officers will be dedicated to children’s homes.

To tackle drugs and alcohol problems, officers are building intelligence profiles on targets as well as finding suppliers and those in possession of illegal substances.

Another tactic is chasing the assets of organised crime groups.

They also aim to carry out joint patrols with South Ayrshire Council community safety wardens and conduct test purchases. And campus cops have been tasked with speaking to children about the dangers of substance misuse.